Commodity Settlements Analyst

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks a Commodity Settlements Analyst to join its dynamic team. This hybrid role involves performing settlements for energy commodities and conducting analytical research to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or engineering and be proficient in analytical tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for the energy sector, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient analytical skills with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform settlements for purchases and sales of natural gas, oil, and coal.
• Develop analyses on large volumes of operational and settlement data.
• Collaborate with various groups to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

BS/BA in Finance

BS/BA in Accounting

BS/BA in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

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Job Title: Commodity Settlements Analyst

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***This will be a hybrid role, with the expectations that the employee is able to report to The Woodlands, TX office as required. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided.***

***This position will be filled as an Analyst I, II, III or Sr depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate***

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Settlement Activities - Perform settlements for purchases and sales of natural gas, oil, and coal.
• Settlement Monitoring - Responsible for analytical research to determine cause of settlement discrepancies.
• Analytics & Reporting - Develop analyses on large volumes of operational and settlement data and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Market Knowledge - Understanding and staying abreast of tariff rules and processes to formulate sound recommendations to management on how contractual, market, and regulatory changes will affect Entergy’s operations in the market.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with various groups including Front Office, Operations, Commercial Origination, and Accounting to analyze results and support strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Initiatives Cross Team Support – Support MDMA with meter validations, power (including MISO) settlements, and other ad hoc activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Ensure stakeholders receiving work product understand the deliverables and work with stakeholders on RFIs (request for information) and/or other requested deliverables.
• Regulatory & Compliance - Support regulatory requirements of RFIs and other external data requests on an ad hoc basis, as well as responding to internal RFIs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Leadership –Actively work to build relationships within the organization and demonstrate reliability and adaptability.
• Communication– Routinely communicate with management and various internal groups including Operations, Planning, Front Office, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Credit, Information Technology (IT) and Legal.
• Process Improvement - Develop, enhance, and streamline processes/procedures for increased efficiency and effectiveness, including updating process documentation and flow charts.
• General Business Support - Supporting other departmental initiatives on an as needed basis.
• Safety - Work in a safety-conscious manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education & experience required of the position

• Analyst I – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 0 - 2 years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 4 years of professional experience
• Analyst II – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 2 - 4 years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 6 years of professional experience
• Analyst III – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 4 - 6 years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 8 years of professional experience
• Sr Analyst – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 6+ years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 10+ years of professional experience
• MBA, Master’s Degree or Professional Certifications (e.g., CPA) is a plus

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• The ideal candidate will have proficient analytical skills with attention to detail, will be a self-starter, and will exhibit a commitment to the quality of their work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic individual who has strong desire to grow within Company
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Must be a team player with the ability to efficiently become skilled at new systems/processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong Excel skills

Desired Qualifications:

• General understanding of energy commodity markets and regional power system operators (e.g. MISO, ERCOT, SPP, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, IESO, etc.)
• Knowledge of utility accounting, system operations, and/or regulatory processes
• Ability to perform complex analysis from a large volume of data and deliver superior results
• Strong focus on continuous process improvement
• Power and/or Gas settlements experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills a plus
• Experience with business intelligence (BI) and analytical tools such as Power BI, Qlikview, or equivalent to create impactful reports, visualizations, and interactive dashboards
• Experience with PCI ETRM
• Experience with database management SQL is a plus

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Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118880
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.